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The Writing of Fiction by Edith Wharton ~ Full Audiobook

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Exploring Novels of Character and Situations

The chapter delves into the distinction between novels of character and situation, citing examples from English and continental literature such as The Scarlet Letter and Tess of the D'Urbervilles. It discusses the evolution of English fiction towards character-focused narratives and contrasts this with plot-driven French literature. The importance of authentic dialogue and the delicate balance between character development and plot advancement are also highlighted in the discussion.

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